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04-10-2009, 02:28 PM
It's my understanding that most countries of the world (including USA) forbid ship crews and boatsmen from leaving or entering their ports with firearms.
It's not that easy for pirate boats to board these vessels. They have to shoot a while and fend off water hoses before they can take over. It took several hours to board this recent ship (Alabama Maersk)..
A few handguns would have prevented the takeover......
If this maritime gun ban is true...then its no wonder that these pirates have gotten so ballsy!
Anyone have more info about this?
It's not that easy for pirate boats to board these vessels. They have to shoot a while and fend off water hoses before they can take over. It took several hours to board this recent ship (Alabama Maersk)..
A few handguns would have prevented the takeover......
If this maritime gun ban is true...then its no wonder that these pirates have gotten so ballsy!
Anyone have more info about this?